BTSE Indonesia launches regulated crypto exchange

A regulated cryptocurrency exchange has officially launched in Indonesia following the rebranding of a local platform. The new entity, BTSE Indonesia, is a joint venture between the global BTSE Group and the Indonesian firm PT Aset Kripto Internasional, and began operations on July 3, 2026.

The exchange operates under a license from Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, known as OJK, as a Digital Financial Assets and Crypto Assets Trading Operator (PAKD). This regulatory status allows the platform to integrate with local banks and payment systems, enabling direct deposits, withdrawals, and trading using the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). At launch, the exchange offers trading in more than 200 digital assets, with markets paired against both the IDR and the stablecoin Tether (USDT).

The venture formalizes a division of responsibilities between the partners. BTSE Group provides the core trading technology, security infrastructure, and global liquidity for the platform. The local entity, PT Aset Kripto Internasional, is responsible for user acquisition, marketing, sales, and institutional relations within Indonesia.

The launch capitalizes on Indonesia's established crypto market,...